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| | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 | Lets start w/ i'm a novice mechanic at best...that being said, i've pulled balaner off w/ puller, what is "correct" replacement? a buddy said to beat it on w/ mallet....not my idea of correct install!! thanks for any info guys. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 98 | what engine are you asking about?
50 chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 | i've got a 261 6 cylinder, harmonic balancer w/ a single pulley attached, 2 threaded holes for pulling off. Center of crank is tapered, no threads. Looks as if it was pounded on in the past(evidence on the end) just want to make sure i'm doing this stuff correct, thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Do a search on drilling and threading the crank for installing the balancer without having to beat it on , I think that Hotrod Lincoln just made a tool to help us out ,I just rebuilt my 216 and when it was apart I threaded the crank for a 7/16 fine thread bolt so all you have to do is thread a bolt in than screw a nut with a washer in and the balancer goes on nice and easy.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 116 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 116 | im patiently waiting for that tool lol.....
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1939 1/2 ton Resto-mod
1937 1 1/2 ton Is in the driveway
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 | Tapping it on with a hammer is the correct install. Drilling and threading would be prefered though
Jason | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 72 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 72 | I used a mini sledge and a piece of 2x4 so as to not damage the balancer. Solid center hits and it slid on real nice. It don't take much to get it going. Just don't stand on the bumper and strike it like your driving in railroad track spikes!! Good Luck! | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 66 | thanks to all, i will take it easy and use a dead blow or hard rubber mallet to get 'er on. APPRECIATE ALL THE GREAT ADVICE!! | | |
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